Tag: Demand
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Office demand remains resilient in Q1, despite economic uncertainty
Despite economic uncertainty, office demand remained resilient in the first quarter, showing negative absorption in the period but increasing 30% quarter-over-quarter and 48% year over year on a four-quarter rolling total, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q1 2025 office marketbeat report released Monday. Net absorption was positive in the first quarter for a third of…
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Where Self Storage Demand Is Strongest—And Why
From Alaska to Alabama, the U.S. is home to nearly 50,000 self-storage facilities — outpacing the combined footprint of McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway locations nationwide. At the heart of this growing demand are six key drivers, commonly referred to as the 6 D’s: Downsizing, Dislocation, Death, Divorce — and the more recent additions, Decluttering and Distribution. StorageCafe’s research team…
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IRA credits, energy demand continue to drive renewables investments
Dive Brief: The financial case for renewable energy projects is still strong, say industry leaders and analysts, even as President Trump introduces uncertainty into the market with new tariffs, policies that prioritize fossil fuel development, and his pledge to work with Congress to claw back funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA’s investment tax…
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Tech-Skilled Labor in Demand | For Construction Pros
Throughout the last several decades, software and technology innovations have taken construction — a historically tech-averse industry — to new horizons. From refining back-office operations to improving equipment performance, today’s tech is not only challenging the way the industry is accustomed to doing things, but also ushering in a new generation of tech-savvy contractors. While…
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Revolutionizing Buildings with Hybrid Energy Systems and Demand Response
A recent study conducted by the Finnish Building Services 2030 group explores the potential technologies and business prospects for adaptable energy systems within buildings. Building Services 2030 is a Finnish consortium of Aalto University, Tampere University, and 14 industry partners. The consortium has defined a shared vision for the Finnish building service sector and researches…